Contractor Special! Incredible opportunity in one of Walnut Creek's most desirable neighborhoods. Situated on a generous lot, 1616 Poplar Drive offers endless potential for investors, builders, or buyers looking to create their dream home. The property is in need of a complete renovation and presents an exceptional value-add opportunity in an area surrounded by well-maintained homes and strong resale values. Close to downtown Walnut Creek, freeway access, and just a few steps to Parkmead Elementary.
Pending
$849,000
1616 Poplar Dr, Walnut Creek, CA 94595
3beds
1,521sqft
:
Get pre-qualified$5,718/mo
Residential, Single Family Residence
Built in 1952
7,800 Square Feet Lot
$917,700 Zestimate®
$558/sqft
$-- HOA
What's special
Surrounded by well-maintained homesGenerous lot
- 12 days |
- 3,503 |
- 201 |
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Listing updated:
Listed by:
Russ Starkebaum DRE #01386315 925-819-2837,
Exp Realty Of Northern California, Inc
Source: Bay East AOR,MLS#: 41141552
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 3
- Bathrooms: 2
- Full bathrooms: 2
Rooms
- Room types: 3 Bedrooms, 2 Baths
Bathroom
- Features: Stall Shower, Tile
Kitchen
- Features: Laminate Counters
Heating
- Wall Furnace
Cooling
- Wall/Window Unit(s)
Appliances
- Laundry: Hookups Only, In Garage
Features
- Flooring: Hardwood, Tile, Carpet
- Basement: Crawl Space,Partial
- Number of fireplaces: 1
- Fireplace features: Family Room, Free Standing
Interior area
- Total structure area: 1,521
- Total interior livable area: 1,521 sqft
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 2
- Parking features: Attached
- Garage spaces: 2
Accessibility
- Accessibility features: None
Features
- Levels: One
- Stories: 1
- Patio & porch: Patio
- Has private pool: Yes
- Pool features: In Ground, Possible Pool Site, Other
- Fencing: Fenced
- Has view: Yes
- View description: Other
Lot
- Size: 7,800 Square Feet
- Features: Sloped Down, Pool Site, Back Yard, Front Yard
Details
- Parcel number: 1842600031
- Special conditions: Standard
- Other equipment: None
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Craftsman
- Property subtype: Residential, Single Family Residence
Materials
- Stucco
- Foundation: Raised
- Roof: Composition
Condition
- Existing
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1952
Utilities & green energy
- Electric: No Solar
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
Community & HOA
Community
- Subdivision: Parkmead
HOA
- Has HOA: No
Location
- Region: Walnut Creek
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $558/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $102,904
- Annual tax amount: $1,865
- Price range: $849K - $849K
- Date on market: 7/14/2026
- Listing agreement: Excl Right
- Listing terms: Cash
Estimated market value
$917,700
$872,000 - $964,000
$4,777/mo
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 7/22/2026 | Pending sale | $849,000$558/sqft |
Source:  Bay East AOR #41141552 Report a problem | ||
| 7/14/2026 | Listed for sale | $849,000$558/sqft |
Source: Bay East AOR #41141552 Report a problem | ||
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $1,865 +2.4% | $102,904 +2% |
| 2024 | $1,821 +3.1% | $100,887 +2% |
| 2023 | $1,767 +1.9% | $98,910 +2% |
| 2022 | $1,735 +3.5% | $96,971 +2% |
| 2021 | $1,677 +4.2% | $95,071 +1% |
| 2020 | $1,610 +0.8% | $94,098 +2% |
| 2019 | $1,597 +4.2% | $92,254 +2% |
| 2018 | $1,533 +3.6% | $90,446 +2% |
| 2017 | $1,479 +3.9% | $88,673 +2% |
| 2016 | $1,424 +7% | $86,935 +1.5% |
| 2015 | $1,331 | $85,630 +2% |
| 2014 | $1,331 | $83,954 +0.5% |
| 2013 | -- | $83,576 +2% |
| 2012 | -- | $81,938 +2% |
| 2011 | -- | $80,332 +0.8% |
| 2010 | -- | $79,733 -0.2% |
| 2009 | -- | $79,923 +2% |
| 2008 | -- | $78,357 +2% |
| 2007 | -- | $76,822 +2% |
| 2006 | -- | $75,316 +2% |
| 2005 | -- | $73,841 +2% |
| 2004 | -- | $72,394 +1.9% |
| 2003 | -- | $71,068 +2% |
| 2002 | -- | $69,675 +2% |
| 2001 | -- | $68,310 |
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Neighborhood: 94595
Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 8/10Parkmead Elementary SchoolGrades: K-5Distance: 0.1 mi
- 9/10Walnut Creek Intermediate SchoolGrades: 6-8Distance: 1.7 mi
- 10/10Las Lomas High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 0.7 mi
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